“We are honoured to be recognized amongst such respected properties,” Fogo Island Inn general manager Steve Cannizzaro said in a news release.

Travel + Leisure editors asked readers across the globe to report on their best travel experiences for the survey. Properties were rated based on such characteristics as facilities, rooms, location and food.

“Travel + Leisure’s annual World’s Best Awards provide a picture of what the world’s most discerning travelers are finding most satisfying in travel right now,” said Nathan Lump, the magazine’s editor-in-chief.

“What’s clear to me this year is how much they are drawn to experiences that aren’t just enjoyable but provide something richer —cultural immersion, mental and physical wellbeing, a true sense of adventure.

“It’s not easy to satisfy this group, but the destinations, hotels, and companies that are doing it know that today’s traveler cares about a lot more than creature comforts.”